Best overall meal experience I've had in Paris. Great service and unique atmosphere. Highly recommend. 5/5.

We went to this restaurant last night and were extremely happy we did! We didn't have a reservation, but they were still able to seat us immediately. It was a small and cozy place with lots of character. We had the prix fix meal for 32 euros where we got to choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert. My husband got the steak and I got the beef bourginon. The sides were mashed potatoes, rice, and a grits type thing. The mashed potatoes were super good. We both started with the creek of asparagus soup. For dessert, I had the chocolate mousse and he had a coffee with a mini Bremen brûlée and a mini caramel flan. Everything was SO good and seemed really authentic. I would highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Still an awesome place to have dinner, the service was awesome and if you don't have reservation you have to be here early. They have specials daily, and they offer course menus or a la carte dishes. Beef Bourguignon was a great dish to try, the fish is always fresh, and we tried this special dish that was like a spicy beef stew which I forgot the name that was tender and delicious. It's a great restaurant . read more

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Absolutely loved this place! Stayed in a place just down the block and randomly tried them on a Wednesday night. Went around 845 and got seating (for two) no problem. They're my favorite kind of restaurant, really good food in a relaxed environment, think upscale bar. We got the beef bourguignon, which had the most delicious sauce. It comes with mashed potatoes, polenta, and rice pilaf, great to have a little variety. Also got the charcuterie board which was good (hard to go wrong though), really liked that it came with pickles. Also got the special, filet mignon with mushrooms. Super good! Meat is a little more on the well-done side (from what I'm used to at least) so keep that in mind. Everyone was also super nice and very understanding of us fumbling with our simple French sentences. Would definitely come here again if given the chance! read more

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This was my favorite restaurant in Paris. They serve incredibly delicious and seemingly-authentic Basque food, and when I went with my family of 8, I got to try everyone's dish and was impressed with every single one of them. I ordered veal stew, which I happened to like the best of all the dishes I tried. It was made with peppers, onions, and a tomato-based sauce. It paired well with the polenta. I also particularly enjoyed the Beef Bourguinon and Rabbit Stew. But honestly, you could probably order anything off of their menu and be satisfied. For dessert, I ordered the Creme Brulee and was not disappointed. My uncle tried their Pear Crumble, which was also quite tasty. It's a little out of the way to find, but it's actually not too far from the Dupleix metro station in the 15th district. It also seems to be a place where people enjoy watching sports, so if there's a major sporting event going on, don't be surprised if there's a lot of people and noise. To me, this place was a gem in a big city, and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal there. Whenever I'm back in Paris, I'll definitely be coming here for another meal. read more

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Every single thing we had here was excellent, except for - surprisingly - the (recommended) entrecôte, which was genuinely not good. Possibly my fault for agreeing to have it medium. But the mashed potatoes that came with it were heavenly, and my fiancées octopus and veal were fantastic, as was my cream of pumpkin soup. Maybe a tad bit expensive - that and the poor entrecôte make me knock it down to 4 stars. On the plus side, the service was great. read more

Excellent authentic French food with a friendly staff. They have English menus and staff that speak English too. Cost is affordable & the food quality will not disappoint. The fried goat cheese was the favorite appetizer at the table, and all three plates (main courses) were tasty and memorable. Make a reservation. It was packed the night we went. read more

Our Best meal in Paris hands down. Came here after visiting the Effel Tower. Staff were very friendly and accommodating with our nine month old daughter. They were also nice and patient with our lack of French language skills. The restaurant is small and cozy and is popular with locals who live nearby. We had the veal chili (stew) which was really good. It came with mashed potatoes, rice, and polenta. We had cream brûlée for desert. I only wish French food was like this back in the states. read more

A small little place that has a big personality! Service was excellent, our waitress made us feel welcome and she was very humorous too! Food was great, portions were sizable! Totally recommend coming here! read more

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My husband and I walked 1.5 miles from our hotel in 30 degree weather just to try the beef Bourguignon. It was so worth it! It's a hefty portion though. We ordered two portions...and had a lot leftover. I think one is enough for two people. It comes with 4 sides of carbs... which were all good. I would come here again next time in Paris. I took off a star because it wasn't served piping hot. Note: You might want to call ahead for reservations. The place has limited seating, especially for groups. read more

Le Volant Basque - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

I did my homework before coming to Paris, because I didn't want to waste a single meal. That goal turned out to be difficult because we found ourselves sightseeing in a different part of the city than where our restaurants were. But we made it a point to come to La Volant Basque, and it was well worth it. The server recommended the confit canard ("It's the special. It is wonderful here. The chef does it very good."--okay, sold!) and it was the single best thing I've eaten in Paris. Maybe in the entire country, even. Let me tell you. The duck. It was a single leg browned to crispy perfection. The skin was rendered deliciously and the meat was juicy. I fed my dining companion a bite and one bite led to two, three, and pretty soon he regretted not ordering it as well. We still dream about that duck. Other details: our meals came with side dishes of mashed potatoes, rice, and grits (?) so we were more than full. The menu is either 24€ for main plus dessert or 26€ for main plus appetizer. There were helpful servers and friendly owner (he was fixing the lightbulb in the bathroom when I went downstairs to use it, and he insisted on giving me his phone to use the flashlight function ("Just don't forget to give it back, haha!"). Would definitely return if back in town. read more

Le Volant Basque - Duck confit -- amazing - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

The food here is tastes okay. Not the best food you can get in Paris, but the flavors are fine. There are places just as good all over Paris, though. However, there was an issue with my experience here: I received food poisoning. If I had not received food poisoning from this place, my review would've been 3-stars instead of 1-star. But this was not the case. I had the fried goat cheese salad, braised beef, and creme brûlée. The brûlée was decent, and the braised beef was tender. However, I started with the salad and it is what I suspect gave me food poisoning. The fried goat cheese tasted "off", like there was some kind of funk to it. This was not a cheese-type of funk, but rather it tasted slightly like how body odor smells. Gross, I know. However, I simply wrote it off to it being a weird kind of goat cheese. My experience later that night made me realize that this was not typical of cheese. This was our first night in Paris, and towards the beginning of our overall trip to Europe. Fortunately this bout of food poisoning was short, but it had the potential to ruin an entire costly trip. I know most of the reviews on here are positive, but if it happens once, then it can happen again. My suggestion: If Paris is an easy trip for you (e.g. you live in the U.K. or other local countries), feel free to take the risk. However, if it's not, then it's not worth the risk of ruining your trip. The odds may be slim, but with a costly trip, do you really want to take those odds? read more

One of my favorite meals in Paris was from a local place called La Volant Basque. Fricassee de regnons et ris de veau champignons (24,00 €): fricassee of kidneys and calf sweetbreads. I picked to this restaurant because of the sweetbread and I was not disappointed. The sweetbread was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I was expecting the kidney to be more tender, but I did enjoy eating the crunchy pieces. Pave de saumon grille coulis de tomate au basilic (19,00 €): Warren was pretty impressed with the salmon. The salmon was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The tomato basil sauce was delicious. He finished his plate and told the waitress that he could eat 2 more plates. She actually believed him LOL The meal came with a bread basket and sides of rice pilaf, polenta and mashed potatoes. The bread and rice were not bad, but the cheesy polenta and creamy mashed potatoes were delicious! Hats off to the chef! We wanted to come back for its famous beef bourguignon, but we didn't get the chance to visit this hidden gem for the second time. The service was friendly, helpful and efficient. My waitress was so adorable and sweet. I saw the soccer uniform on the wall and I asked if the athlete was famous. She giggled, gave me a look and told me to be a quiet LOL QUICK TIP: THEY HAVE 2 POKE STOPS. POKEMON, NOT HAWAIIAN POKE :) 5 stars!! read more

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A true Basque restaurant. Most everything is served in a cast iron pot. Try the beef... it is tender and tasty. And the pork dishes will meet your expectations. Most of the meat dishes have bacon in them. And wine reduction makes the food all the more delicious. This place is frequented by locals. Of course, Persians eat late. So getting there before eight is a safe bet for getting seated. Portions are large and prices are moderate. Staff are friendly. read more

This is classic French cooking. I recommend making a reservation before showing up at this great restaurant. I would give this place 3.5 stars. The menu is full of wonderful selections. I decided to go with the entree and plat (appetizer and main) which was €26. Ordered the oxtail terrine and then the beef bourguignon. The terrine was your typical country terrine that could have had elsewhere and even better. I felt as though it was a bit dry and the seasoning did not stand out. I really enjoyed the cornichon and pickled peppers that complimented the dish. The beef bourguignon, hands down, was delicious. The portion was a decent size. After having a few of the Stoverij in Belgium, I wanted to taste the difference between beef stew made with beer and wine. The meat just melted in your mouth. I mean you can just cut it with your fork. The bacon they put on top wasn't too salty as well. My wife ordered the plat and dessert (main and dessert) for €24. She ordered the fish du jour. It consisted of the piquillo which was red peppers stuffed with white fish. The fish had a mousse consistency. I've never had anything like it. It was also covered in a red pepper sauce. The sides were the usual three at Le Volant: mashed potatoes, rice, and polenta. My personal favorite was the mashed potatoes. So smooth and flavourful. Very well seasoned. Dessert was a warm clafoutis aux pommes. Loved the baked custard, but apple doesn't quite compare to cherries which is what a classic clafoutis should be. read more

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Wonderful meal and lovely service. We really enjoyed all of the suggestions and wished they hadn't gone on vacation the night after we were there! read more

I've been to Paris 3 times, and this little restaurant has the best food I've tasted in Paris. It's the epitome of French comfort food. I honestly can't remember the name of the entree I had, but it was some sort of rabbit stew. The meat was tender and rich. My brother ordered the Beef Bourguignon. They served our entrees with small bowls of mashed potatoes, rice, and some sort of delicious grits. It was heavenly. I still dream of it since I've returned weeks ago. The atmosphere is loud and crowded, but incredibly cheerful. Dining at this restaurant was truly memorable. If you pick one place to eat in Paris, I beg you to make it this place. read more

Le Volant Basque - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

My family and I were looking for some great food in the area and the yelp reviews did not disappoint. Not only was the staff friendly, they spoke great English and accommodated 7 of us quickly. We got a very welcoming family vibe from the restaurant. The food was also great. I had the grilled veal chop which was cooked to perfection. Would recommend highly! read more

Friendly service. The wait staff really made an effort to speak English which I appreciate. I was expecting more of the quality of the taste of the food. I ordered the beef bourguignon. Although it was good, the meat was soft, but lack some of the main ingredients in a beef bourguignon, like pearl onions and carrots. I am comparing the dish to a French restaurant near my home in the Napa Valley, located in Yountville. Which is the championship beef bourguignon dish to beat in my opinion. Again, it was good not great. I was hoping for my taste buds to start singing cabaret music. read more

Review by American food snobs: We came here because our Air BnB host recommended it. I cannot say how GREAT it was. The meat dish appetizer was astounding! The chorizo blew my mind because it had the common up front taste, but as it settled you had hints of apices kick in and it finished with parsley like taste. I can't describe it other than to say you're a fool for not getting it. Definitely get a reservation. We didn't have one but they very kindly dealt with us just popping in and getting us settled. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We were not sure what kind of wine to select so we asked the gentleman who quickly poured us one that was a home run. Our servers were kind and ever so thankful when we told them how happy we were with the food. Can't wait to come back. read more

Just WOW..I had the 3-course meal: mushroom cream soup(starter), rabbit stew(entree) and tiramisu(dessert)...best food I had in all of Europe and very filling. Must try. read more

Le Volant Basque - Rabbit Stew and Sides - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

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Amazing dinner with the wife today. Our server was absolutely delightful and the meal was our first experience of food in Paris. What a treat! These guy know what they are doing. Make this a "must stop" if you are in town. Can can the creme brûlée be any more creamy? You decide. read more

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Flawless yelp find. Just got back from dinner and I'm so full, but of course not too full to spill the beans. We ordered the beef bourguignon, which seems to be the popular choice here, and we're so glad we did. Accompanied by complimentary rice pilaf, mashed potatoes and polenta, the dinner is abundant to say the very least. Served in a little brass pot, the beef is tender and juicy in a succulent and thick mushroom gravy. Melt-in-your-mouth morsels of meat sit below long strips of bacon, surrounded by mushrooms which have soaked up the juices. The portion for two people was even too big, so I'm not sure how we would have handled the optional appetizer or dessert-inclusive menus. All sides were delish but we were huge fans of the mashed potatoes. Not that we consider ourselves true mashed potato connoisseurs but we definitely know a good plate of creamy mashies when we taste 'em. We paired our dinner with a bottled of chilled Chinon -- a French red wine recommended by our lovely waitress. I appreciated the reasonable recommendation as this was certainly not the most expensive bottle on the menu, but suited our taste well. The staff really went out of their way to make us feel comfortable, chatting with us in English and giving fair suggestions of both the food and wine on the menu. Couldn't resist the creme brulee for dessert and found that it was set perfectly beneath a sheet of crispy torched sugar. Great ending to a delicious meal. If you're looking for an authentic French meal with reasonable prices in a warm and inviting atmosphere, Le Volant Basque is not to be missed. read more

Le Volant Basque - Beef bourguigon with yummy starches! - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

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Extraordinary. Jam packed, casual, passable English spoken, but mostly locals in attendance. The food was off the freaking charts. Kind of a hybrid between French comfort food and Basque cooking. They are best known for the boeuf bourguignon, and it was completely outstanding. Stewed rabbit and bacalao-stuffed peppers also were highlights. But the rice pudding. Lowly rice pudding. I have no clue how they accomplish this. Like, best dessert ever - nothing like any rice pudding you find in the US. Strongly, highly recommended. Allez-vous! read more

Le Volant Basque - Piquillo peppers stuffed with bacalao. Polenta and mashed potato on the side. - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

I came here to La Volant about 25 years ago and met the proprietor and had some of my best meals ever enjoying him as he regales us from his good old days in the 50s as a Lemans driver. I've recently returned and oddly enough I found the food just as good and highly recommend the beef Bourguignon. I've been here about 10 years earlier and it was not so hot. That's why I'm very very happy it seems to have gotten it's groove again. read more

Don't be fooled by this hole in the wall, service was warm and hospitable and the food was AMAZING!!!! I had the calf's liver perfectly cooked! read more

Le Volant Basque - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

We were staying at a b&b about 10 mins away and decided to try this place because of the yelp reviews. I am glad yelp steered us in the right direction. It is a very small place located on a side street. Definitely not a big joint but easy enough for us to grab a table for 3 on a Tues evening. My son got the beef bourguignon which was absolutely tender with craving beef sauce and mushroom with dripping bacon. It was presented in a small pot which is absolutely fitting. It was only 20 euro. I got the ginger sea bass which was very fresh and clean while my wife got the salmon dill for appty and piquillo fish wrapped in pepper which she never had before and enjoyed immensely. The entrees came with some sides (mash potato, dish, polenta). For dessert, my wife got the creme bulee and I got the trio dessert (mini rice pudding, mini creme bulee, mini tiramisu). There are a la carte as well as mix option combo meals to pick from. Definitely recommended and I only wished we had time to try others. Very homely cozy environment. Lastly no wifi. read more

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This little restaurant, while off the beaten path, is still very close to the Eiffel Tower and one of the absolute best values we found while we were in Paris. It is the perfect place to stuff yourself and then walk slowly to the Tower to watch it light up at night while succumbing blissfully to the inevitable food-induced coma. For starters we sampled the rabbit terrine and cod-stuffed piquillo peppers. We made quick work of these two dishes, sopping up every last drop of sauce with the ubiquitous baguette that came alongside. When the main dishes arrived, we were completely unprepared for the generous portion sizes. My husband's boeuf bourguignon could've fed 3 people, not including the three sides of rice, polenta, and mashed potato that accompanied it. My veal sweetbreads were also generous, easily the largest portion of sweetbreads I've ever seen. The smell of the buttery, mushroomy sauce that covered the sweetbreads was intoxicating, and the taste was out of this world. It might be the very best thing I've eaten in a while and will probably remain so for a long, long time. I was so full, I left a lot on my plate and I'm convinced they thought I didn't like it, when in fact they were the best sweetbreads of my life! When the creme brulée dessert came out, I was achingly full, but still managed a few bites. The terrine, beouf bourguignon (w/ sides) and dessert came as a set menu for an affordable 32€. Even with the peppers, sweetbreads, a 25mL carafe of wine, the total bill was less than 80€. While we were paying at the bar the owner chatted us up a bit and we were offered a complimentary digestif. I don't usually drink but I politely accepted her gracious recommendation of an apple liqueur called Manzana Verde. So many of my friends have tried in vain to find an alcoholic beverage I could enjoy, and Le Volant has finally succeeded in that mission. We stood outside the restaurant sipping our drinks and enjoying the setting sun before ambling slowly towards the Eiffel Tower, bellies full and eyes happily glazed over. read more

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Gave this place one star for the fried goat cheese salad. Service was terrible and frustrating. The beef bourguignon was a missed opportunity. Certainly not worth the costs. There are so many places in Paris that are much better and much cheaper. The food was served on heavily chipped plates and we were sat next to the service door that almost hit us every time they existed the kitchen. The service was the worst part of all. Quite rude and clearly only concerned with treating certain customers well... I believe it was the owner that actually gave us the poor service. Many of the customers they all but ignore outside of delivering food. Just a sad experience. read more

Le Volant Basque - Chipped plates and disappointing beef bourguignon. - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

So we walked out of our way for this neighborhood restaurant near the Eiffel Tower and the food was amazing. It's just too bad our waitress was so rude to the point of ruining our dinner. Even the service couldn't distract from dinner. We ordered the garlic shrimp as a starter and the Beef Bourguignon entrée. And it was worth it even with: -the 20 minute wait, -being stuck in a corner (literally they pulled a table out a corner, sat is down and then closed us in with the table), -sitting next to a stinky wine cooler that they opened every 5-minutes and I had to hold my breath to enjoy my meal, -putting up with the young (by young I mean immature, rude and slow to the point of ignoring us Russian waitress) -wine was good, but the difficult to decipher as it was in French. -the noise was unbearably loud to the point I hardly could carry on a conversation with my wife, -our waitress left us to fend for ourselves for 2-hours. Luckily the manager was very nice and made up for her lack of attention. I don't like to give bad Yelp reviews so I won't. All that to say, the food must be amazing because the restaurant was packed with a line waiting outside. And in the end I would go back again the next time we visit the Eiffel Tower. read more

Le Volant Basque - The food was worth putting up with the rude waitress. - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

This place was one of those "let's check yelp for a place to eat" dinners, and thank god we did. It was great! From the crispy goat...cheese salad to the foie gras to the veal stew. It was all great! And all meals come with mashed potatoes, polenta, and rice pilaf as side dishes. The staff was very friendly and spoke English fairly well. This place is located in the 15th arrondissement near the Eiffel Tower in a charming neighborhood where I swear everyone walking down the sidewalk is carrying a baguette. The next time I'm in Paris, this restaurant will definitely be on the list of places to go! read more

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I wish I had discovered this spot myself, however was beaten to the punch by many other yelpers. Part of me is concerned that this is a local spot on the verge of getting overwhelmed by tourists. Most of the people there during my meal were tourists, except for a group of French folks in the corner who seemed miffed by all of the non-French speakers. This is the dilemma I have with yelp. I would likely not have found this spot without it. At the same time, I worry that it exposes beautiful places that risks losing their charm if overrun. On the other hand, I'm sure the restaurant doesn't mind extra business. It's a double-edged sword, and figured I'd have to highlight it for my own selfish high horse reasons. I guess another high horse message is just don't be a touristy a-hole when you come here. Try speaking French (at least a phrase or two) and be kind. There were a couple of fellow Americans at the table next to me that were major jerks; condescending when the waitress didn't speak perfect English (they speak English here and accommodate nicely). Ok rant over. Here's my review: Best meal I had in Paris. Order the beef Bourginion, goat cheese salad, and opt for tirimisu over the creme brûlée. You're welcome. read more

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I was visiting Paris with my girlfriend this past summer, and we were in the mood for some authentic beef bourguignon. After searching on yelp, we found this place where a lot of locals go to eat...and also Zinedine Zidane. No biggie... So the specialty at Le Volant Basque is the beef bourguignon, and it did not disappoint. The beef was very tender, moist, and gave off a slight red wine taste which was great. Also, the bacon in the dish gave a nice savory component to the dish. Overall, the beef bourguignon here was earthy, robust, and basically everything beef bourguignon should be. In addition to the beef bourguignon, their sides are quite good. The polenta and mashed potatoes are some of the best I have ever had, and taste even better when you poor some of the beef bourguignon broth over it. Finally, the crème brûlée here was OUTSTANDING. The custard was smooth, creamy, and had just the right amount of sweetness. The caramelized sugar on top was not too burnt, and added a crunchy texture to balance the smooth texture of the custard. I would definitely recommend going here if you are ever in Paris. It's kind of a small restaurant, so be mindful of what time you are eating, and how big of a party you are bringing. Also, the staff is friendly and they speak enough English to understand your order. P.S. Remember not to mention Zidane headbutting an Italian futbol player in the 2006 World Cup. They idolize him in the restaurant and have several of his signed jerseys on the wall lol...unless you want to experience what victims during the French Revolution felt like. read more

Le Volant Basque - BEST CRÈME BRÛLÉE EVER - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

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Absolutely incredible meal, from the Bordeaux to the perfect beef borg(something French sounding.. Sorry!) And the lemon sorbet, my first French restaurant and definitely won't be my last. The staff was incredible and welcoming to us American non-French-speaking type... If you're in paris check this place out! read more

Le Volant Basque - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

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So happy we found this place! This was our first meal and Paris and will be hard to top. Our waitress super helpful and patient with our English. She gave us lots of good tips and recommendations. The food was delicious. My hubby said it was the best mashed potatoes he's had in a long time. read more

Le Volant Basque - Bread basket - Basque Near Me - Paris, 75

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Best place in Paris, a must come. Choose from appetizer and main corse, main course and dessert or appetizer, main course and dessert. Salmon appetizer refreshing, beef bourguignon and tiramisu. read more

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This place already gets great reviews and is super busy, but when originally searching I read some bad reviews, so I'm here to silence the doubters. Best meal in Paris. Triple A. 20 stars if that was a thing. Service was top of the line and the food was something you won't forget your entire life. You'll be making a big mistake to choose somewhere else over this place. Don't sleep on the fried goat cheese. If you, the people who run the place, read this I would sincerely like to thank you for everything. Keep doing amazing work read more

This was definitely one of the most delicious meals I had in Paris for a very reasonable price! It was just a couple blocks from our hotel and not too far from the Eiffel Tower. Unpretentious local authentic French restaurant for visitors and locals alike. Very homey, casual place, but food and portion was AMAZING. We were able to get by no problems speaking English with the staff. Do make a reservation if you're getting there after 8pm or if you have a larger party. We shared 2 appetizers: salmon and foie gras with bread.. I could've just eaten this all night and be completely satisfied! I ordered the beef bourguignon and this is now my standard for all beef bourguignon! And I never really cared for polenta, but my goodness, what is in their creamy polenta?? Wish I could come back again and again! Disclaimer: I had saved this draft for awhile and somehow never got posted but better now than never! :) read more

An absolute pleasure. The short breads were one of the best dishes I've ever tried, the patet was also incredible. It's a packed local spot that has all the flavors of Paris in both food and people who are smiling and loving the fact that you will get to enjoy one of their favorite local spots with them. A jewel of a spot! read more

WoW.. this was actually the best meal we had during our stay in Paris! The beef bourguignon is to die for! The service was great too.. the owner is very friendly and customer centric. I will be back next time I come to Paris and will recommend this restaurant to family & friends read more

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